Immigration news & commentary

Reentry Permit Blog Entries

H-1 cap count 12,200

H-1 cap count 12,200

DOS Publishes Final Rule on Visa Classification of Immediate Family Members as G Nonimmigrants

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 108 (Wednesday, June 5, 2013)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 33699-33700] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2013-13315] DEPARTMENT OF STATE 22 CFR Part 41 [Public Notice 8348] RIN 1400-AD21 Visas: Classi...

Preparing for Your Biometric Services Appointment

After you file your application, petition, or request, if you need to provide your fingerprints, photograph, or signature, USCIS will schedule your biometric services appointment at a local Application Support Center (ASC). USCIS has the general authority to require and collect biometrics from any a...

Dream Act Blog Entries

Important! TVU Students With NTA's, Come Meet With ICE

Important! TVU Students With NTA's, Come Meet With ICE

USCIS Now Accepting Copies of Negative O Visa Consultations Directly from Labor Unions

Effective immediately, USCIS will begin accepting copies of negative consultation letters directly from labor unions relating to a current or future O nonimmigrant visa petition request. O-1 and O-2 nonimmigrant visas are available to individuals with extraordinary ability in science, education, bus...

USCIS Guidance Memo on Adjudicating Reciprocal Exchange Agreements

USCIS issued a memo to provide guidance for processing and adjudicating Form I-129, filed on behalf of P-2 nonimmigrants. In particular, this memo amends the policy guidance that the Service Centers must contact Headquarters prior to adjudication of reciprocal exchange agreements which have not been...

DACA Blog Entries

H-1B Cap Count 10,400

H-1B Cap Count 10,400

The Economic Times NRI Helpdesk: Can I extend my US visitor visa before it expires? And other FAQ's answered by Rajiv S. Khanna

Question: I have a visitor visa for the USA for multiple visits up to June-2023. Can I apply for an extension of the visa before the expiry date? Also, advise procedure for extensions and where I can get the application form, so I can keep all details ready. Answer: I am not aware if there is a proc...

USCIS Clarifies the Period of Authorized Stay for P-1S Essential Support Personnel of Individual Athletes

USCIS has updated the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) (PDF, 224 KB) to emphasize that, under current regulations, the periods of initial authorized stay are different for individual athletes (P-1A) and their essential support personnel (P-1S). The P-1S classification is for “Essential Support Perso...